Re: SPEC: Iris Kaempferi Varigata
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] SPEC: Iris Kaempferi Varigata
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- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 12:01:06 -0400
From: "Michael D. Greenfield" <redear@infinet.com>
> > > From: "Michael D. Greenfield" <redear@infinet.com>
> > >
> > > Can any one give me some info on growing this one. How deep in water
> >should
> > > it be planted? Will it grow out of water? Any other Info welcome.
> > > Mike Greenfield
> >
>
>
> Mike,
> Are you sure it is I. kaempferi variegata? I have an I. laevigata
that
> is variegated called "Elegantissima" which has the most beautiful royal
blue
> flowers but it looks just the same as an ensata (yeah I know there are
> differences in ribs on the leaves and the like, but they are very similar
> unless you know too much :-) ). My variegated laevigata stays
submerged
> throughout the year in a large water pot that sets it off beautifully.
> Cheers.
>
> Paul Tyerman (Canberra, Australia)
I just purchased it at a local nursery. They had it in water with the
rhizome 2" deep. I have a friend that has a small pond. She wanted an iris
to plant in it. I got her one, of course I had to have one myself.
No blooms yet. The picture on the label, Falls veined reddish purple,
yellow in center edged white, Stds ? reddish purple edged white. Leaves
white/green variegated. 25" to 30" Partial sun.
I am ok with growing out of water. She wants an iris that will grow in
water. We are thinking small here. Pseudacorus is too big.
Thanks for the help so far.
Mike Greenfield
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